China tech dreams clash with its politics
In a three-city visit, the USA TODAY world editor contrasts China's leap to a high tech, service economy with sustained political control. Baidu Weibo Alibaba Huawei BYD exemplify growth, yet central censorship and surveillance curtail freedom. Despite massive infrastructure and capital, the missing freedom shadows China’s American dream mirage.
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Climate plan sparks 2016 race debate on emissions
President Obama unveils the Clean Power Plan to cut carbon from power plants by 32 percent by 2030, arguing benefits for economy, security, and health. Clinton and Sanders back it, while Republicans including Jeb Bush and Scott Walker attack it as costly overreach and vow to roll back if elected. McConnell criticizes regulatory overreach as Congress weighs action.
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Health groups cheer Obama coal plan to cut emissions
Health advocates praised the Clean Power Plan as a way to curb carbon pollution from power plants, projecting 3,600 premature deaths avoided by 2030 and 90,000 fewer asthma attacks in children, while critics warn the plan will raise electricity bills without improving climate outcomes.
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